Question 1

Given the common measures of successful and unsuccessful leadership,what measures would you use and how would you collect the data to determine the best and worst cruise ship captains for Carnival Cruise Lines?

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Question 2

Describe the differences between maxims and theories of leadership.

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Question 3

Describe the differences between correlational studies and experiments.

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Question 4

A framework which outlines relationships among variables and guides research is referred to as a
A)Multiple hurdles approach
B)Leadership level
C)Maxim of leadership
D)Theory of leadership

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A framework which outlines relationships among variables and guides research is referred to as a theory. The other choices are not related to the concept described in the question.

Question 5

Explain the Dr Gordy test.

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Question 6

This phenomenon is becoming more prevalent as organizations move toward virtual teams or increase the number of people any one superior may supervise.
A)Superiors may be largely unaware or unfamiliar with a target leader's performance
B)Superiors do not take the time to provide accurate performance appraisal ratings
C)Superiors have difficulty dealing with conflict
D)Superiors would rather give average ratings than deal with the emotions associated with unflattering ratings

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As virtual teams and remote working becomes more common, it can be challenging for superiors to have a thorough understanding of each team member's performance, leading to a lack of awareness or familiarity with a target leader's performance.

Question 7

A study which varies or manipulates a leadership variable while measuring change in a leadership effectiveness criterion is a(n)
A)Case study
B)Correlational study
C)Critical incident technique
D)Experiment

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An experiment is the most appropriate choice as it involves manipulating the independent variable (leadership variable) while measuring the dependent variable (leadership effectiveness criterion) to establish cause-and-effect relationships. The other options do not involve manipulation of the independent variable and are thus less likely to establish causality.

Question 8

A study which focuses on the relationship between measures of leadership and effectiveness criteria is a(n)
A)Case study
B)Correlational study
C)Experiment
D)Nomothetic study

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A correlational study examines the relationship between two or more variables, in this case measures of leadership and effectiveness criteria, without manipulating them. It would be the best choice for this type of research question. A case study is an in-depth analysis of a single individual, group, or situation. An experiment involves manipulating variables and observing their effects on an outcome, which is not necessary for this particular study. A nomothetic study seeks to establish universal laws or principles across different individuals or groups, which is not the focus of this study.

Question 9

Write a short note on the practice-research gap.

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Question 10

Create two structured and unstructured interview questions that could be used for hiring a manager at a fast food restaurant and discuss which set of questions would yield the best results.

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Question 11

How would you use the case study approach to determine what it takes to be an effective chief of police?

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Question 12

An in-depth examination of a leader's behavior in a particular set of circumstances is a(n)
A)Case study
B)Correlational study
C)Experiment
D)Nomothetic study

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A case study involves examining a particular individual or group in-depth in a specific context, which would allow for an in-depth examination of a leader's behavior in a particular set of circumstances. Correlational studies focus on examining the relationships between variables, experiments involve manipulating variables to determine cause and effect, and nomothetic studies involve looking at general patterns within a population rather than individual cases.

Question 13

How would you use the qualitative approach to leadership to determine the role experience plays in leadership effectiveness?

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Question 14

What is the practice-research gap?

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Question 15

Describe a multiple hurdles approach for selecting a new city administrator.

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Question 16

A prescriptive principle of leadership based on an experienced leader's opinion is called a
A)Criterion of effective leadership
B)Definition of leadership
C)Maxim of leadership
D)Theory of leadership

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A maxim is a prescriptive principle or rule of conduct based on experience or general truth. Therefore, a prescriptive principle based on an experienced leader's opinion can be considered a maxim of leadership. The other answer choices do not specifically pertain to this definition.

Quiz 4: Assessing Leadership and Measuring Its Effects

Given the common measures of successful and unsuccessful leadership,what measures would you use and how would you collect the data to determine the best and worst cruise ship captains for Carnival Cruise Lines?

Describe the differences between maxims and theories of leadership.

Describe the differences between correlational studies and experiments.

A framework which outlines relationships among variables and guides research is referred to as a

Explain the Dr Gordy test.

This phenomenon is becoming more prevalent as organizations move toward virtual teams or increase the number of people any one superior may supervise.

A study which varies or manipulates a leadership variable while measuring change in a leadership effectiveness criterion is a(n)

A study which focuses on the relationship between measures of leadership and effectiveness criteria is a(n)